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*[[Red]] - [[Red]] is a thief who was an old mate of [[Yangus]]. She is interested in old, precious treasures. In the {{3DS}} version, she joins the party in hopes of finding valuable loot after being disappointed by a certain pirate's treasure. | *[[Red]] - [[Red]] is a thief who was an old mate of [[Yangus]]. She is interested in old, precious treasures. In the {{3DS}} version, she joins the party in hopes of finding valuable loot after being disappointed by a certain pirate's treasure. | ||
*[[Morrie]] Mozzarella - [[Morrie]] is a mysterious, energetic older gentleman who runs the [[Monster Arena]]. On {{3DS}}, he is the sole optional {{Party 8}} member. He can join the group if the {{Hero 8}} manages to impress him, beating Rank S. | *[[Morrie]] Mozzarella - [[Morrie]] is a mysterious, energetic older gentleman who runs the [[Monster Arena]] known as [[Morrie's Place]]. On {{3DS}}, he is the sole optional {{Party 8}} member. He can join the group if the {{Hero 8}} manages to impress him, beating Rank S. | ||
==New Features== | ==New Features== | ||
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*New scenarios to get more context to the {{Hero 8}} and Princess [[Medea]]'s relationship, and [[Dhoulmagus]]'s original motives. | *New scenarios to get more context to the {{Hero 8}} and Princess [[Medea]]'s relationship, and [[Dhoulmagus]]'s original motives. | ||
*A button on the lower screen allows players to access a variety of useful spells and items like [[Zoom]], [[Baumren's bell]] or the [[Alchemy Pot]] much faster. | *A button on the lower screen allows players to access a variety of useful spells and items like [[Zoom]], [[Baumren's bell]] or the [[Alchemy Pot]] much faster. | ||
*A side-story with [[Marcello]] and [[Juggerwroth]]. This sidestory is unlocked very near the end of the main story, and gives | *A side-story with [[Marcello]] and [[Juggerwroth]]. This sidestory is unlocked very near the end of the main story, and gives {{Party 8}} some insight on one of [[Rhapthorne]]'s strongest followers. | ||
* A boss-rush type dungeon called [[Memories Lane]], available as a reward from the [[Lord of the Dragovians]]. This dungeon contains stronger versions of most of the bosses in the game, and a familiar [[Estark|superboss]]. | * A boss-rush type dungeon called [[Memories Lane]], available as a reward from the [[Lord of the Dragovians]]. This dungeon contains stronger versions of most of the bosses in the game, and a familiar [[Estark|superboss]]. | ||
* A new [[Monster Arena]] rank: Rank X. It becomes available after unlocking Morrie. | * A new [[Monster Arena]] rank: Rank X. It becomes available after unlocking [[Morrie]]. | ||
*The Japanese release has orchestral soundtrack, by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra. The Western release uses midi soundtracks. | *The Japanese release has orchestral soundtrack, by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra. The Western release uses midi soundtracks. | ||
*Japanese voice acting available for the first time. | *Japanese voice acting available for the first time. | ||